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COVID Support Force: the MOD’s contribution to the coronavirus response
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Military stands up COVID Support Force
The Defence Secretary announces new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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UK personnel to drawdown from Iraq
Following a pause in the coalition training mission in Iraq, some service personnel will be redeploying back to the UK.
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Lt Gen Richard Nugee to lead MOD's climate change policy
A new review has been launched to spearhead initiatives within the Ministry of Defence when it comes to tackling the challenges of climate change.
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Gaming technology trialled in training UK Armed Forces
Trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite.
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MOD leads cross-government review into the UK’s defence and security industrial strategy
A review that will revitalise the UK’s defence and security industrial sectors and improve productivity has been launched.
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What the Ministry of Defence does
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.
MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 28 agencies and public bodies.
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Policy papers and consultations
- Women in defence charter
- MOD policy document: protecting special category and criminal convictions personal data
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 30 March 2020 (Part 2)
- FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 30 March 2020
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Our senior military officials
Our management
Contact MOD
Office address
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
General enquiries
020 7218 9000
Media enquiries Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm or out of hours (emergencies only)
020 721 87907
Personal data requests
For more information follow the link above.
Medals enquiries
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
United Kingdom
Copyright and Intellectual Property Group
Poplar 2 #2214
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
MOD copyright licensing information
Low flying complaints
United Kingdom
Ask Defence
5th Floor, Zone A
Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
Please note that we cannot reply by email. You must include a postal address if you wish to receive a response.
MOD confidential hotline
3.N Main Building Whitehall
Westminster
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
The Ministry of Defence has a confidential hotline that you can use to raise concerns about fraud, security threats, damage to the environment, breaches of legal obligations or codes of conduct.
Ministry of Defence Register of interest
DBS Finance
Walker House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool
L2 3YL
United Kingdom
Veterans UK
Free helpline telephone: UK only
0808 1914 2 18
Free helpline telephone: overseas
+44 1253 866 043
Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC)
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
United Kingdom
24 hour contact number for casualty notifications and compassionate travel requests:
01452 519951 (fax: 01452 510807)
Deceased estates:
01452 712612 ext 6323/6301
Inheritance tax:
01452 712612 ext 8174
Graves:
01452 712612 ext 6304/6442/7659
Commemorations:
01452 712612 ext 6303 / 6082 / 5520
Licensing:
01452 712612 ext 7330/6303
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
- Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulation requests
Ground floor, zone D
Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
Coronavirus:
The MOD is endeavouring to meet its statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (2000) and Environmental Information Regulations. However, measures implemented to prevent the spread of Coronavirus is likely to significantly impact on the Department’s ability to respond to requests within the legislative timeframe.
We will continue to process requests as quickly as possible, where priorities and resources allow. Thank you for your patience during this time.
High profile groups within MOD
Corporate information
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Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. Find out about our commitment to publishing in Welsh. Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. Read our policy on Social media use.